Lawsuits. A new coalition calls on groups to drop their lawsuit challenging the state's tax credit scholarship program. News Service of Florida. Saint Petersblog. redefinED. The Duval school board will consider a resolution opposing the suit. Florida Times-Union.
Charter schools. The Palm Beach School Board begrudgingly extends talks over a charter contract with the City of West Palm Beach. Palm Beach Post.
Campaigns. Gubernatorial challenger Charlie Crist argues charter schools have become "profit centers" while ripping Gov. Rick Scott. Associated Press.
Security. Pinellas County schools plan to return assault rifles they received from the federal government. Tampa Bay Times. Manatee schools cancel a contract with an outside security firm. Sarastoa Herald-Tribune. Bradenton Herald.
Testing. A Pinellas magnet school is cleared in an FCAT cheating investigation. Tampa Bay Times.
Blue Ribbon Schools. Nine Florida schools receive the honor. Florida Today. Tallahassee Democrat. WCTV. Extra Credit.
Cursive. Handwriting makes a comeback in elementary schools. Scripps.
